Families in need of a remote learning device to help students stay connected, can request one below. Families will need the child's student identification number to complete the online form.  Starting next week, the DOE will be distributing 300,000 internet-enabled iPads to students in waves. 

To request a device from the DOE, please complete this survey by Friday, March 20, 2020 (survey deadline is rolling until completed) or call 718-935-5100 and choose option 5 to request one of these devices.

For other languages see this multi-lingual flyer 

• If you did not attend parent teacher conferences or you forgot to pick it up, it will be backpacked so please check your child's communication folder.

• You may also fill out the survey online at www.NYCschoolsurvey.org . You will still need your code which can be found on your paper survey. 

• Please remember that your answers are confidential. The DOE discards the outer envelopes and the only identifying factor on the survey is the school code. Positive changes were made to our school and within the DOE based on answers parents have given in the past.

• If your child was registered after November, 2019, you will not have a survey. There is a lag of several months. Otherwise, if you don’t see your survey, contact me and I can check so see if you should have one. 

Please be reminded that as per the Parks Department Regulation, dogs are not allowed in Playground 89, our school playground. Remember, some children (and adults) are afraid or allergic to dogs and no matter how friendly and adorable dogs are, they are prohibited from the playground at all hours. 

Also, during drop-off and pick-up, please be careful to keep your dog on a short lease and be mindful of other people (and other dogs) as the sidewalk gets very crowded.

As you know, the library is closed as it undergoes some amazing renovations.  If you have library books you need to return, please have your child drop them in the box marked LIBRARY BOOKS which will be located in the office during the renovation.

Reminder from Nurse Hamilton: Children should be fever free without the use of fever reducers for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness. 

There is a lot of flu and strep going around and many children seem to be returning to school prematurely only to be sent home again. Remember, even though you can lower a fever with Tylenol or other fever reducers, that doesn't mean the student should be in school. After any fever of 100 or more, students should remain at home for 24 hours. 

Want to learn more about local events? Visit the District 3 website: 
URL:  https://sites.google.com/site/nycdistrict3/    

Due to the rapidly evolving situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York City, the PS166 PTA board has decided to cancel its in-person PTA general membership meeting on March 19, 2020 at 8:30AM. We are exploring ways to host a PTA meeting virtually, whether online or via teleconference. We will also send PTA-related updates via email and backpack express.
 
The PTA’s primary responsibility is to help support the school and our community and to keep our community healthy and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Fairway Market recently filed for bankruptcy, and unfortunately this has meant the suspension of the Fairway Community Partners program. We’ll no longer get 3% kicked back for purchases made online or in the stores. Please don’t throw away your key fob or card just yet, however -- the eventual new owners may reinstate the program. 
 
We still have several fundraising opportunities, though -- including online retailers Amazon, Shutterfly, and Mabel’s Labels, as well as local retailers West Side Kids and Book Culture. You can find all the links and information on this page of the Shop to Support page.  

The PS166 2020 Annual Auction is approaching and its time to start filling those baskets!  The baskets are a fun and special part of the auction and raise substantial funds for our school.  This year, instead of collecting items for one specific basket, please collect an item for ANY of the baskets.  This will enable you to get creative and use your connections to provide something for our fun basket raffle.
As of now, here are the basket themes for our 2020 Auction: 
1) Food and Drink: 
            Ideas: Wine/glasses, restaurant gift certificates, cheese tastings, cooking classes, in-home entertaining/dining supplies, kitchen tools, etc….
2) Health and Beauty
Ideas: cosmetics, gym class/spa/salon gift certificates, work out apparel, yoga mats, water bottles, healthy eating meal-plan services, etc…
3) Sports and games!
Ideas: tickets, sports swag, autographed items, board games, gift certificates for interactive family activities, etc…
4) Kids! Kids! Kids! 
Ideas: toys, games, electronics, clothing, activities (classes, birthday party packages, camps, etc), etc...
5) Date Night
Ideas: Florist, dining experiences, tickets to events, babysitting services, car service credits, etc…
6) Summer Fun
            Ideas: Summer camps, pool/swimming classes or club memberships, vacation homes, out of city experiences, camping gear, beach stuff, etc…

Once you have an item, you can simply fill out this form and receive a receipt.  It is also easy to hand a paper form to your server after dinner (or when you pick your kid up from a fun class or party).  If you collect a physical item, we will be collecting the items in a few weeks.  

Online Auction Launch: March 9, 2020 

Live Auction and Gala: March 21, 2020

As you travel and attend holiday parties in the next few weeks, please ask your best friend or favorite aunt who works at that super-cool place to donate to our auction!  The best items come from personal connections, and all you have to do is ask...once you get the "yes!" simply fill out this form and they will receive a receipt.  

Going to an interesting place (museum, restaurant, holiday camp, etc.)?  Drop a copy of this paper form - write your name and child's class number on it so we know who to thank!